Juventus have signed defender Lloyd Kelly on an initial loan deal with an obligation to make the transfer permanent at the end of the season.

Newcastle United defender Lloyd Kelly has completed his move to Italian giants Juventus. The 26-year-old has moved on an initial loan deal with an obligation to make the deal permanent for a fee understood to be £20m. Kelly has made seven starts for the Magpies in all competitions this campaign, with a further seven substitute appearances.

Juventus have signed Newcastle United centre back Lloyd Kelly on loan for the rest of the season, both clubs said on Monday.